Eye Examinations
Oxford Eyecare is a Bulk Billing Practice eye tests are generally covered by Medicare for those eligible. There will be out pocket expenses for those requiring more extensive assessment, for imaging, and for our specialised services.​
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Comprehensive Eye Check
Regardless of your eye history, regular check-ups are absolutely essential. At Oxford Eyecare, all our general eye examinations are bulk billed through Medicare for those eligible. There will be out of pocket expenses for those requiring more extensive assessment, for imaging, and for our specialised services.
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Our job at Oxford Eyecare is to gather information about your eyes and present it in a simple and honest manner. We will then discuss the overall health and well-being of your eyes as well as discuss our recommendations that way you can make an informed decision. This usually takes between 30-40 minutes.
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Children
Clear comfortable vision is needed for development and learning. We strongly recommend that children have an eye exam before starting at school and then regularly during the school years. If there is a family history of an eye disorder such as myopia or ‘lazy eye’ it is important to check for this as early as possible.
Children younger than 3 can be assessed to make sure their eye health and development is age appropriate. We can also assess red or watery eyes. Our optometrist will refer where appropriate to paediatric eye specialists.
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Adults
Blurred vision can develop at any age. For many, our first eye test will be when reading small print becomes difficult- which is a normal change with age. Our current lifestyle involving the prolonged use of screen devices, has seen an increase in eye strain, headaches and blurred vision in the younger and working population.
Eye Examinations
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Seniors
As we get older, there is a higher risk of developing eye disease such as cataracts, macula degeneration and glaucoma. A gradual but significant change in vision may go unnoticed, or, as with glaucoma, there may be no symptoms. It is important to have annual reviews, which are covered by Medicare, for those over 65.
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Diabetics
Annual eye examinations are covered by Medicare and involve the use of pupil dilating drops to allow a wider view across the back of the eye. Imaging is usually required. As a window into the body, by looking at your retina we can assess and report to your GP if your diabetic management is adequate or needs modifying. We will refer to an eye specialist for treatment if there are signs of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy.
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Important
If you experience a sudden change in vision including flashes of light and floaters, sudden double vision, painful or red eye, prompt assessment is required.
​Please contact us even if you have no symptoms, a comprehensive eye exam every 2-3 years will reassure you about your eye health, especially if there is a family history of eye disease. It may also detect changes which you were unaware of and lead to timely intervention with appropriate management to maintain both your visual and general health.